Concrete
Mix of cement, aggregate, and water that hardens.
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Building Materials Basics
Materials vocabulary for construction students and site work.
construction trades
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Cement
Binder powder used to make concrete/mortar.
Rebar
Steel reinforcing bars in concrete.
Timber
Wood prepared for building.
Drywall / gypsum board
Interior wall/ceiling panels.
Brick
Rectangular masonry unit of fired clay.
Mortar
Workable paste that binds masonry units.
Insulation
Material that resists heat transfer.
Vapor barrier
Layer limiting moisture diffusion.
Aggregate
Sand, gravel, or crushed stone in concrete.
Asphalt
Bituminous material for paving.
Steel beam
Structural steel member carrying loads.
Plywood
Layered wood panel for sheathing.
Sealant
Flexible material sealing joints.